Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
386439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict.: Opuntia No. 4. 1768.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385771

Common Names

  • Prickly Pear
  • Nopal
  • Indian Fig

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia bergeriana F.A.C.Weber ex A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cactus elatior (Mill.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Cactus nigricans Haw. [unknown]
  • Cactus tuna elatior (Mill.) Sims [unknown]
  • Cactus tuna nigricans (Haw.) Sims [unknown]
  • Opuntia nigricans (Haw.) Haw. [unknown]

Description

Opuntia elatior (also called 'Tall Prickly Pear', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with cylindrical stems up to 6 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia elatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make jams and jellies. The plant has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia elatior has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia elatior is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Opuntia elatior

Opuntia elatior is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Sonora, and Durango.

Opuntia elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia elatior?

Opuntia elatior

What type of plant is Opuntia elatior?

It is a cactus

Where is Opuntia elatior found?

It is found in Mexico

Species in the Opuntia genus

Opuntia megacantha, Opuntia microdasys, Opuntia laiglonii, Opuntia lucayana, Opuntia macrantha, Opuntia lutea, Opuntia lucida, Opuntia longispina, Opuntia piccolomini, Opuntia pittieri, Opuntia opuntia, Opuntia occidentalis, Opuntia peckii, Opuntia phyllacantha, Opuntia pennellii, Opuntia papyracantha, Opuntia fragilis, Opuntia flavispina, Opuntia stricta, Opuntia straminea, Opuntia stenarthra, Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia glaucophylla, Opuntia elisae, Opuntia elatior, Opuntia effulgia, Opuntia diversispina, Opuntia festiva, Opuntia inaequilateralis, Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia horstii, Opuntia kuehnrichii, Opuntia jussieui, Opuntia intermedia, Opuntia ithypetala, Opuntia irrorata, Opuntia guatemalensis, Opuntia hondurensis, Opuntia hitchenii, Opuntia hanburyana, Opuntia virens, Opuntia woodsii, Opuntia rooneyi, Opuntia urbaniana, Opuntia salmii, Opuntia salicornoides, Opuntia pubescens, Opuntia protracta, Opuntia praecox, Opuntia reptans,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References